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Supernatural Forces Unleashed: The Curse of Styria

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The mystic curse of Styria has been a haunting tale passed down through generations. Located in Central Europe, Styria is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich history. However, lurking beneath its enchanting facade is a curse that has fascinated and terrified people for centuries. According to local folklore, the curse of Styria originated from a tragic love story that took place many centuries ago. It is said that a young maiden, Isabella, fell deeply in love with a nobleman named Emil. Their love was forbidden by Isabella's family, who arranged for her to marry a wealthy suitor instead.

The mystic curse of Styria

Their love was forbidden by Isabella's family, who arranged for her to marry a wealthy suitor instead. Heartbroken, Isabella and Emil decided to elope, seeking solace in the ancient forests of Styria. Legend has it that on the eve of their escape, Isabella and Emil were discovered by Isabella's brother, Viktor.

The mystic curse of Styria

Directors: Mauricio Chernovetzky & Mark Devendorf

Release date: 2014

Contains spoilers

My first draft of this review included a long rant about the production company and how they treated their kickstarter backers. The rant did not affect the score of the film but I believe that the producers treated their backers in a shoddy way and openly broke the ethos of crowdsourcing. However I have decided to remove the full rant (just having this mini rant) so as not to detract too much from the review of a film that (despite the events of the last 18 months) deserves our full attention.

Stephen Rea as Dr Hill
It is 1989 and a car pulls up to the Hungarian checkpoint. As well as a driver the car contains Dr Hill (Stephen Rea, Interview with the Vampire, Underworld Awakening & Werewolf: the Beast Amongst Us), an art historian, and his daughter Lara (Eleanor Tomlinson). There is an issue at the crossing and the guards suggest she cannot cross as her papers are no good. A bribe gets them over and in to a waiting car.

Lara's Diary is full of dark images
They get to their destination, a castle that has been closed since 1917 and was used as a sanatorium for consumption victims due to the spa below it. It has taken Hill 10 years to get permission to remove murals painted within the castle, along with a Dr Burkson – who will be arriving at the castle with his daughter Anna. Hill has arranged a tutor for Lara, Eva Pasztor (Erika Marozsán), and Lara has had to come after being expelled from her boarding school – where it is alleged that she pushed a girl down some stairs, something she denies but also illustrated in her diary. That night she dreams of being a little girl and being attacked by a woman who says she is taking her home.

grabbing the basket
In the morning she hears a man calling out the name Carmilla. He leaves a basket of food by an opening into the castle and a hand grabs the food. Dr Hill is working when he hears a noise – it is workmen come to demolish part of the castle. He arrives at where they are working just as a sledgehammer crashes into one of the murals. An altercation occurs, which is broken up by General Spiegel (Jacek Lenartowicz), more bribes stop the work but Spiegel informs Hill that Burkson (and thus Anna) has been denied entrance to the country under suspicion of being a spy. Lara takes this news badly and we see that she keeps a razor in her diary and her arms are covered with cutting scars. The hole in the mural revealed a hidden stairwell that makes Hill suggest the spa was in use pre-Roman times.

the crash
Lara walks in the grounds, her razor in hand. Suddenly she sees a car careening along a road and crashing. A young woman, Carmilla (Julia Pietrucha), gets out of the passenger side, staggering from the crash. A bloodied hand pulls the passenger door closed and Lara screams as the car appears to try and run Carmilla down. The car speeds away. Lara tries to talk to the girl and offers to phone the police – she says no to alerting the police. However she does go to the castle with Lara, who smuggles her inside without alerting her father to the woman’s presence. Having cleaned her up, and lent her clothes, Lara is taken out into the Hungarian countryside by Carmilla, were they look at the stars. Lara falls asleep and, after a disturbed dream about cutting that seems ritualistic, wakes on the hill top alone.

Lara and Carmilla
Now, it should be stated that Carmilla is not a vampire – at this point. The General is looking for her (and, it is implied, was the driver of the car), she is referred to both as an orphan and a gypsy, and she has lived in the vaults of the castle. She suggests to Lara, at one point, that the Karnstein crypts are in the castle, that they were vampires and one was missed when the rest were destroyed. At that point she does say “my crypt is close”. However it is after she is caught by the general, and subsequently cuts her own wrist and throat, that she becomes a vampire. In this vision the idea of a vampire is that it is a suicide, unable to rest, who seeks to drive others (one book says their loved ones) to suicide. Directors Mauricio Chernovetzky and Mark Devendorf touched on this when I interviewed them.

Feral attack
Other girls in the area kill themselves (the first one to do so is the girl buried in the funeral sequence that is an integral part of Le Fanu’s story) but some become feral and violent – all sense gone, with a need to bite and rend flesh. The locals try destroying those who have died to cure the living – beheading the first girl in her grave and later burning all the suicide girls in their graves. Of course this can’t be successful as the first was Carmilla, not the buried girl. It is an interesting slant on the vampire and, whilst there is bloodletting courtesy of the feral girls, this is very much a different take on vampirism to the norm.

Lara and Carmilla
The character of Lara is absolutely central to the film, her struggles and her past (both that which she remembers and that hidden from her) are fundamental to the narrative and so the excellent performance by Eleanor Tomlinson is key. That said Stephen Rae is excellent within the film also. The post-punk soundtrack works very well - the presence of the Jesus and Mary Chain standing out to me.

Burning in their graves
There is a motif of moths through the film. Whilst the moth is part of the Slavic vampire folklore I don’t think they were being used in that folkloric sense. I did get a feel from the film not dissimilar to that produced by the Moth Diaries (nothing to do with the moths in the title), however the Curse of Styria had the advantage over that vehicle in that it had a palpable Gothic atmosphere, provided in great part by the excellent castle location. It also didn’t have the weaker storyline aspects that detracted from the other film.

8 out of 10 . The imdb page is here.

Edit: 24/2/15 - it was announced that the North American release of the film will be renamed Angels of Darkness.

Posted by Taliesin_ttlg at 2:56 AM

Directors: Mauricio Chernovetzky & Mark Devendorf
The mystic curse of styria

Overcome with rage, Viktor cast a curse upon the lovers, condemning them to an eternity of suffering. The curse unleashed a torrent of supernatural forces upon the land, causing strange occurrences and tragedies that continue to this day. **The curse of Styria is said to manifest itself in a variety of ways, with its impacts reaching far and wide.** Some claim to have seen ghostly apparitions wandering the forests, while others speak of mysterious disappearances and unexplained deaths. The curse is believed to have cast a pall of darkness over the region, coloring the lives of its inhabitants with an eerie and unsettling atmosphere. **The curse of Styria also extends to the land itself, wreaking havoc on the natural world.** Crops fail, rivers run dry, and wildlife dwindles in number. Some believe that the curse has even altered the climate, leading to drastic weather patterns and natural disasters that afflict the region. Over the years, many have tried to break the curse of Styria, but to no avail. The curse is said to hold an unyielding grip on the land and its inhabitants, defying all attempts at redemption or escape. Some have proposed that the only way to lift the curse is to reconcile the tragic love story that gave birth to it, but such a feat seems impossible in a world of forgotten memories and lost souls. Despite the supernatural turmoil that pervades Styria, the region continues to captivate and draw in visitors from far and wide. Its mystique remains unshaken, as it is an integral part of the region's identity and allure. Travelers are warned, however, to tread lightly and with respect, as the curse of Styria is not to be taken lightly. In conclusion, the mystic curse of Styria has become an integral part of the region's history and folklore. **Shrouded in darkness and mystery, the curse leaves an indelible impact on the land and its inhabitants.** Whether it is a figment of imagination or a reality, the curse perpetuates a sense of unease and fascination that continues to captivate those who dare to venture into the heart of Styria..

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1. Emily - 2 stars
I found "The Mystic Curse of Styria" to be quite disappointing. The storyline seemed promising, but the execution fell flat. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to connect with them. Additionally, the writing style was tedious and verbose, making it a chore to read. Overall, I was not captivated by this book and would not recommend it.
2. Ryan - 1 star
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3. Jessica - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "The Mystic Curse of Styria," but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The writing was lackluster, and the dialogue felt forced and unrealistic. The characters, particularly the protagonist, lacked relatability and came across as uninteresting. Additionally, the world-building felt incomplete, leaving many aspects unexplained. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied with this book and would not recommend it to others.
4. Matthew - 3 stars
"The Mystic Curse of Styria" had an intriguing premise, but the execution left much to be desired. The pacing was inconsistent, with slow moments that dragged on unnecessarily. While the plot had potential, it lacked depth and failed to fully engage me. Furthermore, the character development was shallow, making it difficult to care about their fates. Although the book had its moments, it was ultimately a mediocre read for me.
5. Sarah - 2 stars
I was disappointed by "The Mystic Curse of Styria." The writing style was pretentious and overly descriptive, making it hard to follow the storyline. The excessive use of flowery language felt forced and detracted from the overall enjoyment of the book. Additionally, the plot twists and turns seemed forced, with predictable outcomes. I found this book to be a tedious read and would not recommend it to others.

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